Explore tensions between provincial power and #LocalDemocracy via a 2023 bid to dissolve the Region of Peel—made without public consultation, then swiftly reversed—in Urban History Review 54.1.

Read more: bit.ly/uhr541g

Zachary Spicer #MunicipalPolitics

Greater Napanee releases 2025 Council remuneration and expense statement (Napanee, Ontario) The Council of the Town of Greater Napanee has received its 2025 Annual Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses.

#ICYMI
The business-as-usual document included minimal anomalies, but was not discussed by #Napanee Council at their meeting Tuesday night.
#KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #remuneration

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Councillor Pete Fry 費必得 Review Councillor Pete Fry's priorites, biography and contact information, and other ways to contact the City.

Thank you @ptfry.bsky.social (and @seanorr.bsky.social !) for championing this motion to keep “ICE out of… Vancouver's World Cup”. This is a frustrating result; any recommended action, e.g. additional letters the public may write? #VancouverBC #MunicipalPolitics #CanadianPolitics #Canada

Greater Napanee releases 2025 Council remuneration and expense statement (Napanee, Ontario) The Council of the Town of Greater Napanee has received its 2025 Annual Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses.

The business-as-usual document included minimal anomalies, but was not discussed by #Napanee Council at their meeting last night.
#KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #remuneration

Full story: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Better Ottawa People Power to build a Better Ottawa

Neil Saravanamuttoo of https://betterottawa.ca/ is considering a run for mayor. That would be quite refreshing, he seems completely genuine (and clearly qualified). I hope enough people sign up to support

#ottpoli #municipalpolitics #ottawa

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A waste management crisis looms in Jezzine as Sidon's mayor advises IBC against a tender, risking cooperation and spurring political tensions before elections. Stakeholders call on the Environment Ministry to implement waste management strategies.

#Lebanon #WasteManagement #MunicipalPolitics

City Views: Tariffs, trash, and taxis – Kingston City Hall’s top 10 news stories of 2025 (Kingston, Ontario) As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the important decisions and topics that dominated City Hall’s business in the past year.

#ICYMI
Take a look back at some of the most important items to come out of #Kingston City Hall in 2025 as Bill Hutchins offers his take on the #Top10 stories of the year. #YGK #KFLA #YearInReview #MunicipalPolitics #NewYear2026

Full article: www.kingstonist.com/city-views/c...

City Views: Tariffs, trash, and taxis – Kingston City Hall’s top 10 news stories of 2025 (Kingston, Ontario) As 2025 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on some of the important decisions and topics that dominated City Hall’s business in the past year.

With mere hours until the #NewYear, take a look back at some of the most important items to come out of #Kingston City Hall in 2025 as Bill Hutchins offers his take on the #Top10 stories of the year. #YGK #KFLA #YearInReview #MunicipalPolitics

Details: www.kingstonist.com/city-views/c...

Gananoque faces tax hike of nearly 10% (Kingston, Ontario) A draft 2026 budget that would see Gananoque residents pay nearly 10 per cent more in property taxes is forcing Council and the community into an increasingly unavoidable conversat...

#ICYMI
Residents in #Gananoque are facing a proposed 9.7 per cent property tax levy increase, coupled with an estimated 3.8 per cent increase to water and wastewater rates. #MunicipalPolitics #Budget #CostOfPolicing #Infrastructure #onpoli

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/gananoq...

Prince Albert Daily Herald

Powalinsky reflects on first year as mayor; focus shifts to planning and long-term direction


#BillPowalinsky #CityCouncil #CommunityDevelopment #Housing #infrastructure #LocalGovernment #MunicipalPolitics #PADailyHerald #PrinceAlbert #PrinceAlbert #PublicSafety
paherald.sk.ca/powalinsky-r...

Gananoque faces tax hike of nearly 10% (Kingston, Ontario) A draft 2026 budget that would see Gananoque residents pay nearly 10 per cent more in property taxes is forcing Council and the community into an increasingly unavoidable conversat...

Residents in #Gananoque are facing a proposed 9.7 per cent property tax levy increase, coupled with an estimated 3.8 per cent increase to water and wastewater rates. #MunicipalPolitics #Budget #CostOfPolicing #Infrastructure #onpoli

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/gananoq...

Tomorrow Night: #Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School Launch!
The event is about strengthening #community engagement in the upcoming municipal election. It's about encouraging everyone to support potential candidates. #MunicipalPolitics #WomenInPolitics #CampaignSchool #RepresentationMatters

📢 Still Tickets Left! Secure your spot at the Launch of the Guelph Women’s Municipal Campaign School!
Register now and kickstart your own journey in municipal politics at tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr
#Guelph #MunicipalPolitics #WomenInPolitics #Leadership #CampaignSchool #RepresentationMatters

🎇Speaker highlight: Kathleen Wynne🎇
Kathleen made history as Ontario’s first woman Premier. She co-founded Citizens for Local Democracy and founded the Toronto Parent Network.
The event is FREE, register at tinyurl.com/3ekth6wr
#RepresentationMatters #Guelph #KathleenWynne #MunicipalPolitics

A poster with information on the launch of the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School: Join us as we launch the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School, an evening dedicated to inspiring everyone in our community to get involved in local politics. What's the event about? Learning how to get involved either as a candidate or in a supporting role Strengthening community engagement in the upcoming municipal election Inspiring people identifying as women to consider running for office Encouraging everyone to support potential candidates Whether you’re interested in running for Mayor, City Councillor, or School Board Trustee—or you're inspired to support someone else’s campaign—this event is for you. Learn from powerhouse speakers: Kathleen Wynne - 25th premier of Ontario, 2013-2018 Dominique O'Rourke – Guelph MP and former city councillor Alethia O'Hara-Stephenson – Upper Grand District School Board trustee Maureen Balsillie – Political strategist, campaign manager & community builder Come, connect, learn and kickstart your own journey in municipal politics. The event is free but get your tickets by November 10 as space is limited! Donations are welcome at the door. Hosted by: The 2026 Guelph Municipal Campaign School Team in partnership with Get Involved! Guelph Event Hosts: Rachel Thorn and Jen Ottenhof About the 2026 Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School: Taking place in February 2026, this is a day of workshops dedicated to teaching people identifying as women how to run for office as well as how to support those in the running. No experience necessary. More on this at the launch event. Doors at 6:30, Event at 7:00 This is a scent free event

Got an opinion about speed cameras, St. George's Square, or the Renoviction Bylaw? Make your opinion matter! Sign up for the Guelph Women's Municipal Campaign School launch and learn how to run in an election, or support someone with similar views. #municipalpolitics #guelph #representationmatters

Town shares details on Greater Napanee Ward 3 byelection (Napanee, Ontario) The Ward 3 byelection in the Town of Greater Napanee will take place on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

If you live in #Napanee, you'll know there's a vacant Council seat with an upcoming #byelection scheduled to fill it. #MunicipalPolitics #KFLA

#ElectionDay will be January 19, so here's everything residents - and potential candidates - need to know: www.kingstonist.com/news/town-sh...

Greater Napanee to implement Municipal Accommodation Tax in 2026 (Napanee, Ontario) After some back and forth and a great deal of research, Greater Napanee will implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) beginning in 2026.

#ICYMI
After years of study and public discussion, #Napanee Council voted in favour of introducing a Municipal Accommodation Tax, but has limited it to #hotels and #motels at this stage. #KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #Tax

All the details here: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Greater Napanee to implement Municipal Accommodation Tax in 2026 (Napanee, Ontario) After some back and forth and a great deal of research, Greater Napanee will implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) beginning in 2026.

After years of study and public discussion, #Napanee Council voted in favour of introducing a Municipal Accommodation Tax, but has limited it to #hotels and #motels at this stage. #KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #Tax

All the details here : www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Greater Napanee approves purchase of $2 million fire truck (Napanee, Ontario) Greater Napanee’s fire department will replace its 22-year-old aerial ladder truck after Council approved a $2.085 million purchase, citing reliability issues, rising maintenance co...

#ICYMI
“It’s an opportunity we need to take advantage of,” #Napaee Mayor Terry Richardson said of a well-timed deal on a much-needed, big-ticket item. #KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Greater Napanee approves purchase of $2 million fire truck (Napanee, Ontario) Greater Napanee’s fire department will replace its 22-year-old aerial ladder truck after Council approved a $2.085 million purchase, citing reliability issues, rising maintenance co...

“It’s an opportunity we need to take advantage of,” #Napaee Mayor Terry Richardson said of a well-timed deal on a much-needed, big-ticket item. #KFLA #MunicipalPolitics #LocalNews

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Local Municipal Candidates – The Real Kingmaker in NL The provincial election in Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) is now over, and the result is surprising: after 10 years of Liberal government, the Progressive Conservatives (PCs) have squeaked out a…

Local voices, big influence

Our latest blog explores how municipal candidates have become the real kingmakers in NL’s elections.

#LocalGov #ElectionsNL #MunicipalPolitics
www.strategicsteps.ca/post/local-m...

www.strategicsteps.ca/post/local-m...

Guelph Housing Crisis: Time for a Vacant Homes Tax Take action: Send a petition, and nominate a vacant home.

As citizens of #Guelph, we call on the City of Guelph to implement a tax on residences that meet the criteria of being declared vacant and that the tax be applied at a minimum of 4% of assessed value based on municipal assessment rates starting in the 2025 tax year. #municipalpolitics

Last night, I explained exactly how local leadership can shape decisions bigger governments can’t ignore.

Watch part one 👇

#Debate #MunicipalPolitics #LeadershipMatters

A perfect example of how TBA & #UCP are placing their people in #Alberta orgs at every level (municipal, school, police, provincial, federal, media, legal) to ensure they win.

Open your eyes Albertans! #Project2025 is a #Conservative movement.

#abpoli #ableg #yegcc #yegvote #MunicipalPolitics

1/9 🇨🇦 ALBERTA MUNICIPAL CAOS STILL UNDER PRESSURE 🇨🇦

Two years after a University of Calgary study highlighted the challenges, chief administrative officers say the job remains as intense as ever.

#AlbertaMunicipalities #ABpoli #MunicipalPolitics #Municipal #LocalGovernment #Alberta

1/8 🇨🇦 🚨 ALBERTA'S UCP FOIST POLITICAL PARTIES ON CALGARY CITY HALL THREATENING LOCAL DEMOCRACY 🚨 🇨🇦

For first time in city's history, partisan politics enters municipal government.

Former MP Kent Hehr argues in Calgary Herald this threatens local representation.
#Calgary #MunicipalPolitics

📚 Congratuations to Le Caucus écologiste municipal on the launch of their book ""Courage! L'engagement politique municipal à l'ère des transitions"," bringing together 9 powerful essays by elected members of the Le caucus écologiste municipal (www.lecaucus.quebec).

#MunicipalPolitics #QuebecPoli

Katima Mulilo Town Council dissolved Katima Mulilo Town Council dissolved NBC Online Wed, 08/20/2025 - 19:32

#KatimaMulilo #TownCouncil #MunicipalPolitics #UrbanDevelopment #LocalGovernment

Greater Napanee CAO explains decision to disable comments on town's social media (Napanee, Ontario) Those who follow the Town of Greater Napanee on social media may have noticed the absence of commentary over the last week.

#ICYMI
“We are committed to both providing residents a platform to speak with us, and providing reliable information,” said #Napanee CAO Matthew Grant.
#KFLA #SocialMedia #LocalNews #MunicipalPolitics

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...

Greater Napanee CAO explains decision to disable comments on town's social media (Napanee, Ontario) Those who follow the Town of Greater Napanee on social media may have noticed the absence of commentary over the last week.

“We are committed to both providing residents a platform to speak with us, and providing reliable information,” said #Napanee CAO Matthew Grant.
#KFLA #SocialMedia #LocalNews #MunicipalPolitics

Details: www.kingstonist.com/news/greater...